Mission
The primary mission of the University Controller's Office is to ensure the proper and efficient use of University fiscal resources. The office is responsible for all financial operations of ODU.
Responsibilities include:
- ARMICS - Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards
- Annual Financial Statements
- Fiscal Year End Deadlines
- Credit Card Processing Rules
- Oversight of all Office of Finance departments
The Controller's Office prepares the Annual Financial Statements for Old Dominion University in accordance with University, state, federal, industry and Governmental Accounting Standards Board policies and practices.
Explore ARMICS: Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards enhancing fiscal integrity and internal control standards within Virginia's state agencies.
Safeguarding credit card information is vital to ensure compliance with Payment Card Industry Security Standards (PCI DSS). All departments that collect credit card payments must ensure all staff members adhere to these standards.
The Year-End Closing Calendar contains complete information concerning financial deadlines for the fiscal year.
When a staff detects as red flag - a transaction that a reasonable person should suspect that they may be interacting with an individual using someone else's identity - report the suspicious activities with a suspicious activity report or SAR.
User guides supplement information and provide specific processes.
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